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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 2003
Page
4
A reader urges preserving the K Area cooling tower as a national monument to deter government waste. The letter cites a $2.5 million demolition cost as proof that bureaucracy wastes tax dollars and that profits could be made elsewhere.
Carried comments complain about a North Augusta cell phone theft report and food stamps, urge transparency on secret tips, praise Odell Weeks Park, question barking dogs complaints, and demand road sign restoration at Rogers Cemetery Road and Red River Road. Call Talkback at 803 648 2508 or email editorial aikenstandard com.
Web poll shows 61.82 percent favor state legislators setting the tax rate while 38.18 percent prefer the school board. Results are updated weekly on the Aiken Standard site and a new poll asks who will win the Carolina Clemson rivalry.
The six week program ended Sunday at Odell Weeks with several hundred participants reporting a total loss of 2203 pounds. With six teams remaining, organizers surpassed the goal of moving Arkenites to lose a ton since October 5.
The 11th annual Cedar Creek Turkey Trot will take place on Sunday November 23 at Cedar Creek Golf Community. Tony Littles of the Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism Department notes 40 pre-registered runners and about 10 under 16, with total participation expected around 100 to 125. The event includes a 5K road race at 2 30 p.m. a 1 mile fun run at 2 p.m. and a 2 45 p.m. 5K fitness walk, with early registration through November 19 and a $3 late fee. Registration costs 15 for the 5K or walk and 12 for the shorter runs. Water sports drinks and bananas will be provided and a 10 foot tall turkey mascot from the National Wild Turkey Federation will greet kids with T-shirts for all. For information or to register call 642 7558 or contact John Moore at jmoore aikenstandard.com.
Savannah River Ecology Lab biologist Tony Mills visited North Augusta Elementary School bringing indigenous South Carolina reptiles and amphibians to a gym show and tell. Students touched baby alligators and snakes under Mills supervision after demonstrations including a tree frog climbing a wall and snakes hissing for the microphone.
The DAV Chapter 43 hosts a fish fry on November 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Chapter Home 2194 Columbia Hwy N. Tickets are $6 at the door or from any member. The Aiken Area Parkinson's Support Group meets November 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Aiken Regional Medical Centers dining room B. lunch available. For details call 649-6111 or 641-9106.
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