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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2003
Page
2
Readers weigh the impact of Kroger remaining on the Southside versus relocating. The letters argue anchors help or hurt small shops, cite Route 78 traffic, urge civic pride, and question plans for a convention center while debating SUV mileage and local development.
Letter to the editor argues secession of the Southside from Aiken would shift burdens and benefits to the Northside. Writer asserts Northside taxes would fund local needs instead of affluent leaders.
A readers’ call to action urges larger meals for elementary teachers, noting they currently receive the same portion as students while earning $2.50. The note invites comments via a Talkback hotline (803) 648-2508 or email to editorial aikenstandard com, with editors reserving space to edit.
The Pink Aiken Street Festival horse on Newberry Street was repaired after a rain damage incident. Evans Lau of Raleigh replaced paper city maps with durable muslin to prevent future leaks, with the work completed for the 31 Horseplay display auctioned in March 2004 for community arts programs.
Shoppers must send gifts abroad soon as post office and carrier cutoffs loom. Kellie Prescott of the Aiken Post Office notes the surface mail deadline has passed, while Ashley Clarke of The UPS Store advises six weeks lead time. UPS warns of restricted items and higher costs as Christmas approaches.
EdenGardens will change management in November as Sunrise Senior Living Inc takes over 22 EdenCare senior communities including the Aiken location. Jamison Gosselin says current EdenGardens staff of about 100 will be offered positions with Sunrise ensuring a seamless transition and continued high quality care for residents.
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