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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 2005
Page
1
Visitors enjoy crafts cooking music and other activities from the 1700s at the 14th annual Colonial Times event in North Augusta at Living History Park. The report notes the festival atmosphere and historical demonstrations drawing local attendees.
Aiken Standard highlights readers and reading in a daily book feature. Patsy Fields from Warrenville discusses In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner, inviting discussion on literature in a fast paced high tech world.
Naomi Roswell Trenary of unknown origin and Aiken Stuart Irving White of Hendersonville are listed among area deaths and funeral notices in the 6A section. Old obituaries provide brief biographical notes and services.
State Rep Robert Skipper Perry says he misjudged the impact of Act 109 a June tax increment financing law. Aiken County Council will hold second reading on issuing 36.3 million in TIF bonds for two large housing developments. Representative James Roland Smith defends the law’s redevelopment aim while acknowledging local debate.
Blanche Gaudaen gazes at the World War II medals of her late husband George Gaudaen. He served as a B-17 navigator in Europe and, after bail out of a damaged plane, was captured and held as a German POW for months before liberation.
Governor Mark Sanford counters reports that about half of his campaign money comes from out of state. He notes 89 percent of small donors are from South Carolina and argues including small contributions raises in state support to 58 percent. He trails none in cash on hand at 3.7 million.
The MollyFest 2005 event at Harrison-Caver Park features Molly's Militia rescue volunteers, dogs adopted from shelters, and contests awarding trophies for categories like Cutest Dog and Best Trick as Elaine van der Linden notes growing turnout and successful adoptions.
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