Congratulatory notes and traffic suggestions letter page
A set of reader letters and comments includes congratulations to Ben Anderson and Georgia Tech for a football program achievement, traffic improvement suggestions for Whiskey Street, and replies defending a Gay and Lesbian Parkway sign. The page also invites readers to use a Talkback hotline and email for submissions to the Aiken Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Anderson
Georgia Tech
Brodie
Aiken
Aikenstandard
Aiken Spring Classic Draws National Attention in Show Jumping
The Aiken Spring Classic Horse Shows hosted at Aiken Horse Park run Wednesday to May 1 featuring USEFA rated events. Organizer Rick Cram guides South Carolina's largest equine event drawing riders from across the U S and Canada to test Grand Prix Jumping courses. Riders like Emily Hamilton from Moorseville NC praise the course and atmosphere while paddock master Patrick Duncan notes the value of local rated shows for green horses. The event reinforces Aiken as a growing global horse center and showcases the town’s charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Aiken Horse Park
Ford Conger Field
Rick Cram
South Carolina
Jane Gunnell
Canada
Emily Hamilton
Moorseville
N.C
Bogart
Susie Beaulieu
St. Paul
Minn
Jason Shelley
Paws for Cancer Dog Race Aids Relay for Life Fund
The sixth annual Paws for Cancer dog race will be held May 7 at H Odell Weeks Activities Center. The one mile event starts at 8 a.m. and benefits the American Cancer Society Relay for Life with proceeds from race applications and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paws For Cancer
Relay For Life
H. Odell Weeks
Aiken Veterinary Services
American Cancer Society
Holly Woltz
Waltz
Barbara Lowe
Jeri Campbell
Woltz
H. Odell
Veterinary Services
Cer Society
SPCA
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Aiken High School
Erin Brooks
Ebrooks
Aikenstandard.com
Open door may be closing soon for many
In South Carolina adult education programs help people earn diplomas and GEDs, with about 650 enrolled in the Aiken area. The Bush administration proposes steep federal cuts, risking class closures, fewer teachers, and fewer opportunities for 17,000SC residents aged 17 to 21 in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octavia Kitchings
Kitchings
South Aiken High School
Bush
South Carolina
David Gaunt
Aiken County
Gaunt
Cherry Daniels
State Department of Education
Daniels
Aiken
Suzanna Maroney
South Aiken
Cecilia Barfield
Pinecrest Center
Barfield
USC Aiken
Brandon Moore
Aiken Highland Games and Celtic Festival Saturday
The fourth annual Aiken Highland Games and Celtic Festival runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jaycee Fairgrounds Columbia Highway North with country dancing music pipe bands and clan tents. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh attends opening at noon and Colin Grant Adams performs at 9:30 a.m. at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Proceeds benefit Cumbee Center. advance tickets $8 adults $3 children. gate $10 adults $5 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycee Fairgrounds
Aiken
Fairgrounds
Columbia Highway
South Carolina
Richard Baxter
St. Andrews Society of
Fred Cavanaugh
Colin Grant-Adams
Aiken Center For the Arts
Neil Anderson
Rathkeltair
Columbia Highway North
Cumbee Center
Aiken Area
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Patrick Duncan
Rick
Ginny Southworth
Randy Johnson
Rob Novit
Felicia Barfield
Aiken Highland Games
Floyd iGreen
Silver Bluff Ka
FloydandGreen.com
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