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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2004
Page
2
Readers discuss preserving the downtown horse display in Aiken, fairness between Northside and Southside, and power outages during an ice storm. The letters praise volunteers, question local coroner leadership, and invite further input via the Talkback hotline and email.
The Perry brothers William and Michael Dean were roasted by friends family and coaches at the Smith Hazel Recreation Center as a fundraiser for the Perry Memorial Park dedication behind Schofield Middle School in honor of their mother Inez and siblings Vivian and Freddie Lee. Aiken Visionary Associates coordinated the event and a memorial fund is set at Security Federal Bank with contributions also accepted at the park box.
The Aiken Running Club moves the 28 year old Triple Crown Road Races to March 27 to avoid Greenville clash. For the first time top male and female 10 mile winners will receive 100 cash prizes. Races include Tot Trot and multiple youth distances with registration 7 to 16. Proceeds benefit local running groups.
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center outlines a month of observances led by Betty Gyles. A Community Fellowship Service is set for Sundays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Rev. Keith Slaughter of Atlanta leading services.
Smith Hazel Recreation Center hosts a series of Black History events in February with weekly themes. Activities include a family conference February 13, a youth workshop February 14, a Black History Parade February 15 with park dedication, a fashion talent and disco night February 20, and an awards affair February 22, plus senior and soul food events. Call 642-7635 for details.
Former governor David Beasley begins his bid for the Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate with a 3:30 p.m. stop in Aiken on Tuesday. He seeks to replace retiring Democrat Ernest Hollings and has framed the race as crucial for maintaining Republican control of the chamber. Beasley, governor from 1994 to 1998, has urged voters to back a Senate majority aligned with the president during what he called dangerous times.
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