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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2004
Page
3
Betty Chandler from Aiken notes the festival's relocated site eases downtown congestion and praises the changing arts and crafts. Gerry Seals of Leesville is impressed by the numerous crafters and unique shops and bought a recycled PVC hummingbird feeder. Robbie Voldness in Aiken says the setup reduces traffic lines and enjoys the corn dogs.
Brendon Cunningham of North Augusta praises the event for its balloons and face painting in his first year. Linda Byers of San Angelo reflects on attending since the late 1980s and 1990s, visiting about 15 years for the flowers, glassware, and food variety.
Eva Aaron and Debbie Jones praise the event in Aiken and Augusta for a welcoming atmosphere, diverse crafts, jewelry, and foods like hot dogs and funnel cakes, noting a good turnout and enjoyable atmosphere. Willie Parks remarks on the larger size and wide variety including contemporary art.
The Cattyshack Cat Show at Riverview Park Activities Center drew 147 cats from the Southeast with judges from TICA evaluating breeds and household pets. Exhibitors included Bengal, Abyssinian, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Oriental, Sphinx, and Siberian cats. Judge Beth Hicks, honored as TICA Judge of the Year, praised the event and venue.
The North Augusta City Council will discuss a formal lease with Olde Towne Preservation Association for Creighton Living History Park and review the 2003 Standard Building Codes. Officials will also oversee the auditor selection process with Serotta Maddocks Evans and Co. as the low bid at about 117000 dollars over four years.
An Aiken man complained loudly as he drove by vendors on Thursday evening then yelled at a police officer after being stopped. He faces a disorderly conduct charge. Over $500 worth of electronics were stolen in a break-in on Mt. Arthurs Drive Graniteville. A man was slashed at Edgewood Drive supermarket August 18 during a shoplifting dispute with three suspects fleeing in a blue Beretta. The injured man followed the suspects and was attacked. the assailants are described as two white women and a white man with a Georgia tag.
Aiken residents are treated to recipes that elevate home cooking with gourmet touches. The feature highlights accessible methods and ingredients for weekday meals and weekend specials in the city.
The Aiken Standard provides office hours 8:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday and a publisher contact for Scott B. Hunter. It lists newsroom extensions 218 for local news and features and 220 for sports, plus mailing and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions.
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