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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2004
Page
2
Reader lashes at reckless drivers on Aldrich Street speeding at 30 mph and endangering pedestrians. The note laments ignored traffic laws and marks the emotional loss of a child’s cat, Kira, while echoing broader concerns about public safety and schooling.
A reader voices disappointment that Fahrenheit 911 is not shown in Aiken and questions who has the right to determine viewing content. The letter compares to World War II coverage and notes modern media reach.
A reader argues against a 25-year-old who compares Fahrenheit 9/11 to treason. The writer defends the film as revealing leaders who exploited tragedy and invites comment via the Talkback hotline and email, noting names need not be published.
A Monetta pair, Juanita Holley and Leon E. Pilot Jr., were arrested in Aiken County with methamphetamine and marijuana violations. Deputies seized drugs, remnants of a drug making lab, and chemicals from a peach packing operation used to manufacture meth behind their home. They remain in custody.
Meredith Noland owners Designs by You in Aiken invites participation in Tiles for America, a national effort to replace memorial tiles at the New York Memorial. Participants paint 4 inch tiles for $2 each with studio fees and proceeds benefiting the Fire Fighters Widow and Orphan Fund. 10 winners will be sent to New York.
The Bath Water and Sewer District reports some of 20 test sites exceeded the 1.3 ppm copper limit in 2003. Secretary Angelia Smith says additional certified tests were clear, noting sampling variability and homeowner testing factors. Officials discuss raising pH to 7.5 and adding buffering agents to reduce corrosion and stay in compliance.
United Way of Aiken County launches a School Tools drive to help 3,500 low income students with pencils book bags notebooks paper glue calculators and spiral notebooks. Drop offs run from July 12 to August 12 with a July 26 deadline to ensure early distribution.
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