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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2004
Page
3
The speaker voices disagreement with Martha Stewart's five month prison sentence calling it unfair and arguing she was punished for more than the criminal act. They suggest motives against her beyond the crime.
In Warrenville Chad Macgargle argues five months in jail is a vacation for a woman facing charges. He says jail offers a break from stress from her pageant and a K Mart incident. Bernice Bryant of Aiken counters that she was made an example and that others would not have been convicted.
Aiken and Granit Eveville residents express opinions on Brittaney Solomon’s crime. Some call for longer punishment citing illegality, while others favor restitution over prison time.
Voices from Aiken criticize leniency or harshness in a sentence for a famous individual. One supporter calls the punishment excessive and mocking the process, while others urge probation or equal treatment for all offenders.
Addie Brown argues she received a harsh sentence and has already paid millions and served her dues. Her statement reflects frustration with the verdict and calls for reconsideration.
The Aiken County Red Cross chapter hosts a two day babysitting clinic July 24 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. Fee 35 includes a handbook and optional babysitters kit. Laura Harris RN teaches with tips on safety diapers and infant CPR. Call 641 4152 to register.
The inaugural Planter's Pride Festival will take place at Roy Warner Park in Wagoner from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event features agricultural heritage activities, a produce contest with cash prizes, an antique tractor show, crafts, games, and vendors. Admission is free with a $5 entry fee for additional entries. Local sponsors include the Aiken County Farm Bureau Security Federal Wagener Milling Co Kent's Korner.
A Martinez, Ga., woman suffers more than 20 lacerations after a pit bull attack at a Norman Street residence in early July. The dog is quarantined as a nuisance animal. A burgundy 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88, valued at $2,000, was reported stolen on Buena Vista Avenue with South Carolina tag 552 RDM.
Aiken County voters head to the polls November 2 as Dr. John Bradley and Dianne Giddings renew their District 8 contest after a tight 2000 election. Filing closed July 15 for school board seats with two other races underway. Incumbents in Districts 9 and 1 Vie, while District 4 sees Nick Flouras unopposed. Bond hearing for John Wesley Dingle, accused of molesting teens, postponed to hear victims. Dingle faces 13 charges from 2001 onward, including sexual conduct, lewd acts, and assault. The hearing is at 10 a.m. at the Aiken County Detention Center.
A public hearing on extending the one-cent capital projects sales tax will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. during the Aiken County Council regular meeting. The sales tax and the proposed three-cent accommodations tax will receive third readings at the Council Chambers on Richland Avenue.
Peter Fletcher award winning classical guitarist will perform in the Hopelands Summer Concert Series at Hopelands on the Windham Performing Arts Stage. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. Monday with rain venue backup at H O Weeks Center.
Aiken Standard surveys new cars and trucks in a review of the latest marketplace offerings with notes on features and pricing. The piece compares models and highlights standout options for buyers in the current season.
Peter Fletcher will entertain crowds with his guitar at Hopelands Summer Concert Series today. The event adds to a Tuesday lineup as part of community arts programming in the region.
Evening Pick 3 draws produced 1 4 4 while Pick 4 yielded 4 5 8 5. Cash 3 numbers were 4 8 8 and Cash 4 were 8 7 9 6. Fantasy 5 numbers were 2 23 26 35 38.
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