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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 2004
Page
2
A speaker argues the death penalty is fitting for a man who killed a victim for 350 dollars. He questions why the killer escaped harsher punishment and criticizes government and business influence while urging accountability. He challenges the listener to confront real-world costs and justice.
A letter to the editor urges readers to compare Iraq and Vietnam with caution. It notes the author’s age and references a Talkback hotline and email for comments while stating readers' names are not required or published.
Tony Cato, diagnosed with MS two and a half years ago, leads over 20 supporters in orange “Tonys Troops” at the Aiken County Public Library for the Mid Atlantic Chapter MS Walk. Organizers target about $20 000 to fund cure research while highlighting MS impact and advances in treatment.
Residents flock to Living History Park as Olde Towne Preservation Commission hosts a weekend artisans' fair in NORTH AUGUSTA. Augusta painter Albena Rogers describes spiritual watercolor works inspired by visions, prayer, and scripture, while neighbors display baskets pottery pottery and leather goods and handmade crafts.
Lynn Thompson president of the commission says this weekend's jewelry show is the organization’s first such event. The goal is to make it annual and bring a high end art show and sale to the CSRA region attracting varied gifted artists. Thompson notes online promotion began Jan 1 and that many artists are eager to participate despite initial nerves.
Gisa Olberts and Vicky Meyer maintain a close bond despite 6000 miles between Germany and South Carolina. Their sons Jenks Meyer and Bastien Olberts met through Aiken High School exchanges in 1998 and the families remain connected with visits, shared meals, and language learning across generations.
Series of activities mark Week of the Young Child with a USC Aiken luncheon in room 122 at 11 30 a m featuring Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and state First Steps executives plus education leaders.
The Aiken Area Senior Games coalition announces the AASG presented by Carriage Hills Plantation will run April 19 to 24 with 11 events across locations in and around Aiken. A one time $10 registration fee applies, and applications are available at Odell Weeks Center or by calling 642 7631. In Windsor the final reading and a public hearing set the municipal election date for Tuesday April 20 at 7 PM. The meeting occurs at First Baptist Church of Windsor fellowship hall and the public is urged to attend.
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