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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2011
Page
3
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce notes Aiken's Makin' is shrinking yearly while Cracker Barrel nears completion Bridgestone expands and the community eyes progress on the new County Complex.
Taxpayers note county operations millage rolled back for 2011 while the school board hikes millage for schools after voters denied additional money. The increase does not need County Council approval. A 2010 reassessment appeal was successful, yet taxes rise 25 percent due to the school board action.
The writer argues no one deserves to be a victim of crime and stresses that crime is wrongful regardless of whether valuables are left in view. The post urges not to blame victims and emphasizes not condoning theft.
A reader complains that the bus station has no sign and could be mistaken for a grocery store. The writer urges authorities to install a clear sign to identify the location.
The speaker criticizes President Obama for three years of unemployment and argues state and local funding offers no job multiplier. They label it welfare not stimulus and claim workers outnumber voters.
The notice invites readers to call the TalkBack hot line at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com to leave messages. Readers are not required to provide names and comments should be concise for space.
David Lamar Cummings 27 of Lawrence Street was charged with indecent exposure after a Saturday incident at Golds Gym. A female member saw him outside the vehicle with unbuckled pants and suspected recording. video inside the gym corroborated the act. He is the son of New Ellenton Police Chief Alesia Parks and was trespassed from the gym.
Aiken High seniors Kaylee Heath and Alexis Brewe showcased a ProStart project at a Rotary meeting, winning a regional gold medal last summer. Under culinary arts teacher Jean Gorthy, students gain hands on experience through internships and catering with partners like Houndslake Country Club. The FCCLA leader says collaborations with local firms and other high schools expand opportunities, while Heath and Brewe describe community service efforts that supported Mental Health America clients.
Aiken Mall hosts its annual Halloween trick or treating on Saturday October 29 from noon to 2 PM or while supplies last. Participants receive a bag and may visit each participating store for treats. For more information call the mall.
A bake and book sale plus shoe sale fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes will be held Saturday October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hammond Beyer Health Center PA 920 Houndslake Drive. All services are free for Type 1 Diabetes.
A pumpkin hunt will be held at Harrison-Caver Park on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Dress in costumes. The event will be followed by a Star light Cinema screening of Hocus Pocus. For more information, HBHC can be reached at 649-1246 and 593-4698.
Aiken City Planning Commission hosts an open house today and tomorrow in the Municipal Building at 214 Park Ave. S.W. for residents to view the Union Street Area Plan draft. Displays run 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday with maps and visuals. Comments may be written in person, online, or by phone.
City invites public input on the Union Street Area Plan with an open house today 9 am to 7 pm and Wednesday 9 am to 5 pm at the Municipal Building Conference Center 214 Park Ave SW. Comments may be submitted by phone at 642 7608 or via the city website contact form.
Police blotter records weekend incidents including a break‑in on York Street using a concrete block, spray painted signs at Citizens Park, theft of two dog sets from Whiskey store by a man in a 1990s Jeep Cherokee, a purse theft on Colleton Avenue, and a bar fight outside Hotel Aiken with belligerent individuals observed by officials.
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