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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2003
Page
2
Reader letters critique lack of action on upgrading Silver Bluff Road while traffic increases. The page includes concerns about lunch program equity and students' meals, local board appointments, and comments on governance and bilingual education.
A heated exchange at a restaurant in Aiken sparked by a game rivalry prompts readers to call the Talkback hotline or email comments. The letter condemns rude language and urges civility, noting readers’ names need not be published.
The phone number for reservations for Historic Tours of Aiken was mistaken in the Friday edition. The tour departs from the Washington Center on Newberry Street each Saturday at 10 a.m. and the correct contact number is 642-7631. The Aiken Standard regrets the inconvenience.
Aiken County Sheriff’s Office volunteers fill bags with candy for Halloween at 420 Hampton St. on Oct. 31 from 3 to 5 30 PM. More than 200 bags include Jr. deputy badges and deputies plan to hand out treats from their cars to promote a friendly community atmosphere.
Fourth grade teacher Margaret Wall reports about 1600 donations collected by Millbrook Elementary students for the Aiken SPCA. The drive, run by Leah Lewis and Cathy Young, included dog blankets, houses, and food, with the second grade winning an ice cream party.
Lisa and Richard Law joined Kaitlyn to attend the annual oyster roast at Black Forest Equestrian Center. The fundraiser benefits STAR Riding and Driving, a non profit offering therapeutic horse back riding for developmentally disabled riders. Julie Robins, STAR’s longtime executive director, announced plans for her Brevard move and will be honored at Hopeland Farms. Ralph Courtney and Allen Corey praised ongoing community support and Tri-Development aid.
Joseph G. Tuck, 31, of 1003 Madison Ave in Aiken, was arrested at his home after being identified in the Monday morning robbery at the Hot Spot on Main Street in New Ellenton. He is charged with armed robbery following investigation by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.
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