06 Sep 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2002
Page
1
A Woodside resident invites neighbors to attend a public hearing on a proposed cellular tower near the town entrance warning the project could change the area. The letter urges community involvement and questions enforcement of local laws and standards.
A reader urges self reflection before accusing DMV staff of rudeness. The letter notes long tenure at the highway department and suggests lines cause irritation, while advocating polite behavior from both staff and customers and reminding dog owners to scoop. Readers can call a talkback line or email the paper with comments.
Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Services hosted an open house with executives and guests from Alcoholics Anonymous and Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh read a proclamation for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month as speakers stressed education prevention and treatment options amid rising youth drug use cited by AP data.
SCDOT official says the Bobby Jones Expressway extension into Aiken County has begun with Phase I set to finish in spring 2004. The Georgia side extension to the Savannah River is about 75 percent complete with a 2003 contract award anticipated.
The Best Friend Express and Augusta Public Transit advance a plan to connect Aiken County to South Richmond County Georgia. Officials expect a cross state service by Oct 1 with transfer stops on Reynolds Street and at the 13th Street Bridge. Local riders could pay about 1.50 to reach North Augusta, with potential free transfers initially.
At First Presbyterian Church Tribes for Tykes Chili Cookoff volunteers and about five judges, led by Peter Frommer, select Lorraine Kelley’s mushroom rich recipe as the first Trikes for Tykes winner. The event raised over $1,000 for Pinecrest Family Resource Center to buy tricycles for children. Marcia Nash, CO director, praised the community support. Pinecrest aids young mothers pursuing adult education while offering childcare.
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