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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 2003
Page
2
Voices urge direct neighborly talk over police or animal control for barking dogs. The piece questions blaming others and suggests discussing issues with neighbors before escalation, while noting satellite TV as a cheaper alternative after cable cuts.
The note argues that a temporary G-Force cable interruption affects TV less than essential services and defends coaches who contribute beyond coaching. It stresses that viewers can cope, urges calling for credits, and urges fact checks before criticizing coaches for after school work.
A reader notes that the upcoming nickel changes center on the reverse design while the obverse with In God We Trust remains. The caller mentions Clemson and references Mint images showing the updated coin.
Aiken County faces budget strains as teacher layoffs and tax hikes loom while coaches’ salaries draw scrutiny. Readers are invited to share views via Talkback at (803) 648-2508 or editorial at ai kenstandard.com.
A 14 foot tall 96 square foot riverfront playhouse will arrive this week for display on Georgia Avenue until the December 11 raffle. Proceeds fund the Greeneway Trust to expand North Augusta’s walking trail. Tickets are five or twenty dollars, with builders and donors from Hammond's Ferry and local firms contributing.
Dozens participated in the Carolina Star Open Charity Fun Shoot to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Aiken County. Events included five stand, Bull's Eye Pistol Contest and a 500 yard hubcap shoot with about twenty five teams. Half of proceeds go to Habitat with seven Habitat volunteers assisting. Pep Pepper notes the club sponsors the event for a second year as they plan three homes including a 50th next spring. John Moore at imoore aikenstandard.com for details.
J P Garvin 91 a Wagener resident returns to the Aiken County Farmers Market for an old-timers day. Vendors showcase antique tools and cane syrup while visitors in old-fashioned dress reminisce about a market past and family farming history.
Rusty Marsh, administrator for Golden Harvest Food Bank in South Carolina, seeks emergency funds to buy 500 turkeys for 130 member agencies. Only 138 birds funded so far at a cost tied to per bird pricing, with $740 in private donations. A 58 turkey commitment from Bridgestone Firestone boosts totals but far from needed. Donations can be dropped at 13 Enterprise Ave. call 648-0752 for details.
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