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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2003
Page
2
Citizen voices flood a local meeting condemning high administrator pay while teachers and students suffer. call for no cuts to education yet criticize war supporters and rhetoric linking local schools to broader conflicts. The message references salaries, governance and national security.
A reader comments on salary fairness urging teachers to accept pay cuts to protect other essential workers from job losses. The note argues educators sometimes earn high salaries while others lose needed employment and expresses willingness to sacrifice pay for broader needs.
Citizens urge prioritizing road construction and school funding over bus programs and lottery money. They argue education should exceed bus spending and question allocation of funds beyond transportation projects.
A reader urges that cookie money stay in the local area to support nearby camps and uniforms, criticizing funds used for Bermuda and other vacations. The letter argues for regional allocation of proceeds and questions fund destinations.
A caller to the Talkback line criticizes Lisa Marie Presley as unlike her father, claiming he was “the best man” while she is “a spoiled, rich brat.” The WAiken Standard invites brief comments by readers via phone or email and notes names may be edited for space.
Aiken County riders gathered at ABATE of South Carolina Freewheelers on Whiskey Road for a scenic charity ride to Columbia to benefit the South Carolina Autism Society. The event, supported by Aiken Motorcycle Sales and Service, has raised about 1,860 over two years and continues each April with a local long-standing effort.
Walkers increase awareness about multiple sclerosis as Anj nosed with the disease joins the annual MS Walk in Aiken. Tammy Rowe Michelle Duffie Kathy Verenes Harriet Shallo and Sherry Richardson share motives experiences and progress in MS research and treatment. The event emphasizes funding and hope for cures amid evolving therapies.
Aiken hosts an Exquisite Home and Garden Tour in the Historic District with 12 sites including estates gardens and stables. Visitors braved possible rain to view homes as Lola Hopkins of Hilton Head praised the event and coordinator Jane Gunnell noted anticipated enjoyment. The tour benefits St Thaddeus Episcopal Church outreach.
Members of Aiken First Presbyterian Church showcase sewing donations to the Medical Benevolence Foundation. More than 70 mosquito nets and 30 baby blankets were displayed, with caps, shorts, and stuffed toys donated to hospitals locally and abroad. Dr. David Jenkins outlined overseas hospital aid.
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