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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 2004
Page
2
Questioning how legal same sex marriage would impact a heterosexual marriage. The writer argues strong marriages depend on jobs and health coverage, not the institution of marriage itself, and cites a Britney Spears Las Vegas publicity stunt as a mockery of marriage.
A reader notes dissatisfaction with curbside garbage rules and argues insurance companies dominate state lawmaking while deregulation will not lower costs. The message calls for listener input via the newspaper Talkback hotline and email.
Doris Hickson of Midland Valley High School is named South Carolina Assistant Principal of the Year by the SC Association of School Administrators. Hickson led 9th grade transition efforts, crisis management guidance, and student supports over five years, earning praise from principal Margaret Mullen for immediate impact and motivation.
City officials study the long neglected Mayfield Junction gazebo on Laurens Street for possible restoration or preservation. ADDA director Janet Morris leads historical research to decide if the plaque honoring John Amasa May Sr. should stay and how the memorial could be kept as a downtown feature. Residents with information are asked to contact Janet Morris at 649-2221.
Authorities search for Larry J. Rainey in a Thursday morning shooting at Phillips Roofing on Whiskey Road. Lowe, a 36 year old employee, was hit in the upper arm and grazed in the face. Rainey faces assault with intent to kill burglary and firearm charges. Citizens with tips should contact Investigator Tim Randall at 1 800 922 9709.
Aiken County HR Director Dorothy Powell Simmons says the February 20 resignation of Veterans Affairs Director James Riggs was unrelated to the departure of assistant Judith Patsourakos. An interim director will oversee the office, with Rocky Byers temporarily running the office from Cherokee County until a new head is hired.
Judith Patsourakos, longtime assistant director of Aiken County Veterans Affairs, says she did not take money for helping a client and will file a grievance after Feb dismissal following allegations of accepting funds. She claimed she accompanied the claimant as a friend and attempted to return the money.
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