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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 2012
Page
3
A reader criticizes arrests of people attempting to buy Masters tournament tickets as an unfair welcome to the area. The letter also thanks local staff and editors, praising the editorial board and specific medical personnel for care received.
Local readers report the Richland Avenue McDonald’s site has been sold and work is underway. A reader denounces a past remark about tattoos, noting many tattooed individuals are helpful and kind.
Readers wonder if the paper will cover a beating in Alabama by a group claiming justice for Martin. Call TalkBack at 803-644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief comments for space.
The fragment lists contact details for Rutland Dove with hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It provides phone numbers 648-2311 and 648-6052 and names Tim O Briant 644-2380 Michael Gibbons 644-2381 with unclear roles.
Savannah area hospital staff tested an eight patient surge with a Blue-Med Tent ICU and OR setup. DHEC and NDMS observers praised the response while officials plan to share findings at a conference and continue twice yearly Joint Commission drills. Karen Daily covers the incident as Aiken Standard crime reporter.
Four videographers were honored at the second Home Brew Video Competition awards in Aiken. Winners include Reagan Burke in high school abstract experimental for Minecraft and Michael Jones in high school narrative for Dont Be a Statistic. Israel Butler won three categories for United Loan and Firearms, Equestrian Team, and Real Life USCA. Brian Katonak took Director's Choice and Audience Choice for The Confession.
The Aiken Land Conservancy hosts Derby Dreamin at New Bridge Polo and Country Club on May 5. The event features the Aiken Equine Charities Cup Polo Match, an auction with items from Bob Baffert and Lookin at Lucky memorabilia, plus a Kentucky Derby Tent Party. Tickets start at $75 with Champions Club at $250. call (855) 252 to buy.
Ben Baugh reports from Aiken where Derby Dreamin unfolds at New Bridge Polo and Country Club on May 5. Tickets range from 75 dollars to 250 dollars for Champion's Club including two admissions, VIP access, premium parking, and a trophy presentation photo with the winning polo team. Information at 855 252 5263 or by mail to ALC P O Box 3096 Aiken SC 29802.
The Aiken Branch NAACP hosts its 31st Freedom Fund Banquet honoring first responders with keynote by Leon Russell, NAACP national board vice chair. Tickets 50 adults 30 youth. call 502 0710 or buy at door. Also Garcia Theatre Project at USCA Etherredge Center May 4 at 12 30 free. email jackbusca com for details.
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