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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 2005
Page
2
In a volume of letters, a reader questions severance at Westinghouse after 29 years and urges scrutiny of taxpayer costs. They also critique student spitting tobacco at a high school and traffic at Whiskey Road intersections, compare trucking and rail safety, and discuss the Graniteville chlorine accident while inviting tips to the Aiken Standard Talkback.
The Washington DC based Step Afrika ensemble visits USC Aiken for an 8 pm show in the Student Activities Gym. Founded in 1996 the group showcases stepping and global dance traditions. Tickets cost 5 for students and 10 for the general public.
The Black History Benefit Soul Food Cook-off occurs February 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Smith-Hazel Recreation Center in Aiken. Betty Gyles says about 10 to 15 foods will be served including collard greens macaroni and cheese and desserts with drinks and door prizes. Proceeds benefit the recreation department to support youth programs and historic celebration. Tickets are 5 for adults 3 for children with additional information available from the Smith-Hazel Center.
R Joseph Hamilton of the Nature Conservancy spoke at the Aiken County Open Land Trust meeting highlighting South Carolina’s rich biodiversity and the need for proactive conservation. He cited 80 000 acres protected in the SoLo area and plans to safeguard over 500 000 acres in five years, amid growth and development pressures.
The Girl Scouts Central Savannah River Council seeks outstanding local women in arts business community service education government health and professions for the 15th annual Women of Excellence awards. Nominations due March 24 with forms available at www.girlscoutscsra.org and mailed to 1325 Greene St Augusta GA 30901.
Renowned enamellist Daniel Sigal will showcase his detailed vibrant enamel works March 5 to 7 at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum. An opening reception is set for 1:30 p.m. March 6 with on site viewing and option for custom orders. a portion of proceeds supports the museum. Sigal, a Tulane architecture graduate, based in New York, creates boxes jewelry belt buckles hat pins and money clips with race horse polo pony and wildlife motifs. For information call 642-7631 or 642-7650 or visit www.danielsigal.com.
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