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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 2003
Page
2
A reader questions the Millbrook Baptist Church article in the Aiken Standard arguing the piece focuses on building and not on outreach. The writer defends the church’s mission, criticizes lengthy doctor waits, taxes and political raises, and invites readers to comment via Talkback.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5877 will hold a yard sale and flea market on November 11 at VEW Post 5877 on Hwy 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are $5, donations accepted, and large-item pickup is available by calling Ruth at 652 7745. Proceeds support community service in the Aiken and Augusta area.
The Aiken Standard clarifies that sponsors for the Breakfast Serial are McDonalds, Bridgestone Firestone, and Washington Group International. The Monday October 27 edition had omitted sponsor credit.
The 12th Edward Teller Lecture features scientist urging federal stockpile updates. keynote Dr John S Foster Jr chairs a committee backing a Modern Pit Facility to produce nuclear triggers. The Savannah River Site is among five sites for the mission. Christopher J Fong of Georgia Tech wins the Robert Maher Memorial Scholarship.
A group of area women attended a hands on plumbing basics lesson at Aiken's Home Depot led by Keith Hutto. The first of two women focused classes, it covered bathroom fixture updates and while many questions came from the group, the store aims to provide one on one help with knowledgeable associates and practical advice.
Anita Lilly says 13 000 tax notices will be mailed from the finance office on Friday and arrive by Saturday or Monday. The millage rate is 71 mills, unchanged for three years, after a rollback from 79 mills. Taxes are due by December 16 with penalties escalating from 5 percent on December 17 to 15 percent by February 19 and 2.5 percent after March 23 if unpaid.
The Accommodations Tax Committee sent back a funding package totaling 92,662.15 for 24 tourism projects. Barbara Brodie of the Aiken Area Council on Aging sought 10,000 for Equestrian Day, with 5,000 approved. other listed items include the Battle of Aiken and several arts and festival events. A reserve of 42,000 remains for future requests and reconsideration will occur on each application.
Southside Gallery hosts the 8th annual Artrageous art auction on Sunday Nov 2 to benefit United Way of Aiken County. Silent bidding 5 to 6 45 pm, celebrity auction 7 to 8 pm featuring weather forecasters Bob Smith and George Myers. Tickets 25 and reservations urged by Friday to United Way or Southside Gallery.
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