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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 2005
Page
3
A letter from a City of Aiken resident criticizes spending about 250000 on a mall fountain. The writer urges redirection of funds to tax relief, teacher aid, a recycling truck, or aid to needy families, and challenges mayor, city manager, and council members to address what they call wasteful costs.
I want to talk back about the Vietnam Memorial and question how many would disturb a grave to move it. It’s a sacred monument and should not be removed. Leave it alone and let it go. Call our Talkback line at (803) 648-2508 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com to comment. Names not required.
Heritage Jubilee will be held Friday October 14 and Saturday October 15 at the Edgefield Soccer Field Complex. Friday events start at 5 p.m. and Saturday events run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 637-6687 or 637-3393.
The Bolivia Benefit Run linked to Grace United Methodist Church will be held October 15 in North Augusta at Riverview Park. Race packets are available for pickup at 639 Georgia Avenue through October 14 afternoon or at the site on race day from 7 to 7 45 a.m. Call 279 7525 for details.
Rain limited flights at the Georgia Carolina Rotorcraft Club event at Aiken Municipal Airport but breaks allowed some gyroplane demonstrations. Enthusiasts from the Southeast and one from Massachusetts flocked to watch and learn as pilots described rotorcraft as safe, controllable, and akin to riding a motorcycle in the sky. Spectators are welcome as Rotors over Carolina runs dawn to dusk with free admission.
Aiken Public Safety Director Pete Frommer urges residents to review family safety plans replace smoke detector batteries and inspect extinguishers as cooler air raises fire risk. He notes plastics and synthetics burn dangerous gases and emphasizes staying low to escape and crawling to exits during a fire. An open house and a smoke demonstration are set for October 15 at Laurens Street headquarters with group tours available.
About 2,000 area bikers, including ABATE of South Carolina members, gather at noon in West Columbia and ride to the State House to oppose motorcycle property taxes. Riders note motorcycles pay 10.5 percent of value while cars are taxed at 7.5 percent, with a six year rollback planned.
Payment policies delivery times and subscription rates for the Aiken Standard are outlined. Customers are advised to call 649-5315 for delivery issues and to ensure proper credit, with details on carrier payments and renewal conversions. The notice includes contact info for the publisher and newsroom.
Local dealers report mixed effects from higher fuel costs. Sutton Marine notes only a small slowdown as season ends, with buyers still spending on boats and motors. Aiken Motorcycle Sales sees increased interest in street bikes and scooters for mileage, while ATV sales remain strong. Goodman Chevrolet Coachman reports motor homes impacted, but fifth wheels and travel trailers unchanged.
Lottery numbers released for Friday include Pick 3 Midday 0 0 1 and Pick 4 Midday 8 6 0 0 with Evening results 5 9 3 and 2 6 9 4. Palmetto Cash 5 draws 13 36 16 31 24 with multiplier 2, plus Cash 3 6 6 4 and Cash 4 8 6 3 0. Fantasy 5 lists 33 6 3 13 20 and Mega Millions 23 27 36 2 4 with Mega Ball 37.
Sunday features extend beyond game play with off the field moments in our picture pages. The context hints at TIF debates stirring resident questions while food notes explore guacamole prep and flavor differences for Life on the Go Monday.
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