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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2004
Page
15
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce named Man Weldon Wyatt Woman Sue Townsend posthumously Businessman Dale Phelan and Youth Michael Garcia of the Year at its annual banquet honoring local leaders and volunteers. Townsend died days before the event.
A garbled directory-style block lists roles and names including publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace advertising Dr Arthur T. Zappa Iain Ellen C. Priest Timothy E. O Briant Phillip Yates Circulation Direct Scot Newcom Systems J. David Boyd Letitia Jefferson.
A reader praises coroner Sue Townsend and thanks J. Jackson and Carolina Tree crew for restoring power on Huckleberry Drive. The letter also contains opinions on homosexuality, arguing against promotion of an alternate lifestyle and noting perceived scientific and religious criticisms.
The Aiken County Solid Waste Division thanks residents for disposing ice storm debris at C D landfills. It notes faster unloads than Recycling Drop Off Centers and encourages full loads to use the landfills. Barden C D Landfill at 411 Connector Road Granit eville open 7 30 a m to 4 30 p m Mon Sat Wagener C D Landfill open Wednesdays. Call 642 1533 or visit the county site for details.
The piece argues against swift judgment on weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. It cites David Kay, John Warner, John McCain, and Pat Roberts urging careful, independent inquiry into prewar intelligence, noting possible transfers to Syria and the need for nonpoliticized investigation while acknowledging Saddam Hussein's ouster.
A DHEC employee describes losing power during a severe ice storm in January. She volunteers at Smith-Hazel Center, helping with meals and shelter operations, expressing gratitude to neighbors and the center for support.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit brief letters with signature and contact details for verification. Include mailing address and daytime and home telephone numbers. Letters may be mailed to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or emailed swallace aikenstandard.com or faxed to 803 648 6052.
The Aiken Standard announces publisher Scott Hunter’s column will not appear in today’s edition due to unforeseen circumstances and will resume in next Sunday’s publication.
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