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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 2003
Page
2
A reader group voices frustration over political signs for Jody Rowland and Mike Hunt, questions calls from alleged supporters, and upsets about a new EMS sheriff radio system upgrade. The writer condemns demeaning remarks about a soldier’s grandmother while urging focus on the soldier.
Readers urge publishing school administrator pay, raise questions on lottery revenues and bus repairs. A letter asks to boost aides and secretaries’ pay, suggests single mothers’ blame is unjust, and questions editorial cartoons and educational lottery use.
For three years Aiken Public Safety has pressed fire safety in local clubs. Sgt. Bob Besley and Capt. Gerald Taylor describe checks on exit signs battery backups extinguishers and 14 to 30 day corrections. The program surveys layouts learns building plans and aims to prevent deadly crowd situations.
At Williamsburg Street and Park Avenue the Farmers Market begins its spring run with longtime vendor Cassie Foley greeting customers. She lists baked goods, vegetable soups, artichoke relish, pickles, chow-chows and flower plants as staples while volunteers like Coleen Reed gear up for a season amid late rains and early fruit arrivals. Local growers Elbert Holston and Cathy Kvartek discuss tough winter, early crops, herbs and plan to expand greenhouse space.
The Aiken area faces continued showers with a high chance of rain today. An 80 percent likelihood of precipitation is noted, with thunderstorms possible. By Friday, clearer skies expected, with lows in the mid-40s and highs near 70, and a weekend of clearer weather anticipated.
Industry officials expect brisk spring break business across South Carolina despite threats abroad and domestic fear. Rene Campbell of Aiken Travel notes travel remains strong with trips to the South Carolina coast, Caribbean cruises, and Disney vacations. Myrtle Beach and Columbia officials cite strong drive tourism and resilience amid a stagnant economy.
Firefighters responded to a fully involved blaze at an abandoned house on Palisades Drive in New Ellenton Friday night. The cause is under investigation by the Aiken County Sheriff Office with suspicion high due to no electricity at the scene. Mutual aid came from Beech Island, Jackson, and Silver Bluff volunteer departments.
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