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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2004
Page
2
Readers weigh in on presidential choice amid political debate. A letter discusses who would be best qualified for coroner, praises a local figure, and criticizes a national leader’s performance. Concerns about teen harassment and delayed law enforcement response are raised alongside civic questions about Aiken County and city services after an ice storm.
A regional caller argues against wearing hats in restaurants, citing hygiene concerns and a defense of Northerners, while a Southern narrator suggests the practice harms the image of Southern men. The letter invites readers to call a hotline or email comments to the Aiken Standard.
The Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism Department sponsors a car wash at 10 a.m. today at the Aiken County Recreation Center on Highway 1 Graniteville. Proceeds support the Save the Pool fund with car 5 dollars and trucks or vans 8 dollars. donations accepted. For more information call 663 6142. Garden Makers Meet at Gardens Ridge Spring
Dr Trudy Groves head of USC Aiken School of Nursing receives the Palmetto Gold Award for 2004 to honor her nursing leadership and patient care. The gala on April 23 in Columbia funds scholarships for nursing students and highlights SC nurses’ contributions.
Wackenhut Surveys show 80 percent of employees feel encouraged to balance work and personal life. The first Family-Friendly Awards in Aiken County recognized WSRC Helping Hands Carolina First Shaw Industries Bridgestone-Firestone Bank of America and Hammond House with division wins or honorable mention.
Jill Stafford leads the 27th South Carolina Watercolor Society Exhibition at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Nearly 250 water media paintings are entered with 70 to 80 to be selected, prizes total 10000 dollars, and a traveling show features the top 30. Warren Taylor is juror. awards luncheon May 1 in the city building. Reservations and details via the arts center.
Officers from across the county joined a 42 mile charity run from the North Augusta line to Lexington County ending in Aiken to raise funds for Special Olympics. Lt Mark Farmer and other locals spoke of training costs and athlete development while organizers highlighted donation only funding and potential advancement to state and national events.
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