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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 2004
Page
2
The letter asserts the shooting death was accidental and not a act of self harm. It defends Sue Townsend, praising her character and years of community service calling her a person of heart.
Opinion contrasts moral claims about presidents. Argues Bush lied on Iraq, caused job losses, granted tax cuts to the wealthy, increased debt, weakened environmental protections, and relied on big business funding. Praises Clinton’s conduct but notes Lewinsky facts did not harm soldiers.
A letter to the Aiken Standard argues about the January 8 Aiken County Taxpayers Association tax data and the school board budget dispute. It calls for full 2003 2004 budgets to be published for taxpayer review and criticizes immigrant history depiction and national origins while inviting reader feedback via Talkback.
The Aiken Standard corrects a January 17 publication noting that the Rotary Club of Aiken South was incorrectly identified. The newspaper regrets the error and provides the proper attribution.
Ken Oates won the Aiken County Public Library Monopoly tournament for the second year running finishing with a $15,815 total including real estate and cash. His daughter Emily placed second as nine year old Jamie Morlan enjoyed the game. The event featured two 90 minute rounds with top six advancing to a championship round. The library will host a Black History Month storytelling event on Feb 11 at 2 p.m. for more information call 642-7585.
At the 51st Aiken Camellia Society weekend show in the Aiken Mall, growers like Lee Poe celebrate decades of camellia culture. Winners include Brenda Beach, Miles Beach, Julia Leisenring with gold certificates. John Diamond, Richard Mims, Katherine Mims with silvers. Ikegama displays and bonsai add variety as attendees meet local volunteers and new residents like Chris Price drawn by the blooms.
Carol Ann Whitsett edged Anna Wagoner to win the Area 1 Spelling Bee and both qualify for the district event at North Aiken Elementary School on Monday January 26 at 7 p.m. James Pope placed third and will be an alternate.
Michelle Flanders prepared for the 2004 Relay for Life with notes after the 2003 North Augusta event. The 2004 relay, chaired with her sister Karen, will be May 14 and 15 at North Augusta High School stadium. The kickoff occurred at North Augusta Community Center with team captains co-chairs Holly Woltz and Linda Drinkwater present. Aiken Relay for Life volunteers offered help and fund raising ideas from Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church and local supporters shared purse and scarf fundraisers. Flanders awarded 2003 honors as participants described strong community response.
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