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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2003
Page
2
Reader letter argues Santa Monica bears partial blame for a fatal incident claiming lack of temporary barriers allowed motorized traffic. The missive also criticizes funding for baseball programs and questions public support for Citizens Park and American Legion Post 26.
Callers criticize council actions in Aiken, urge honoring Irene Rudnick, defend Strom Thurmond posthumously, question naming practices, and debate brand versus generic medication prices. One caller also recounts a lawn service mishap with stolen items relocated.
A reader comments on perceived leniency in juvenile sentencing compared with adult offenders. The writer questions the fairness of youth confinement until 21 and asks for public input via a Talkback hotline and email to the Aiken Standard.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers achieved the best JCAHO score among Universal Health Services hospitals since new federal standards began in January. The ARMC received a score of 100 with no Type 1 recommendations, praised by UHS President Alan B. Miller and ARMC CEO K D Justyn for teamwork and commitment to patient safety.
At the Aiken DMV office a new Saturday schedule and greeter staff streamline visits for residents. Cars bring fewer lines and quicker processing as the reform moves toward a separate cabinet agency with web services and extended hours through August.
Teamsters Local 86 plans a noon Monday protest outside the Strom Thurmond Federal Building in Columbia over Advanced Glassfiber Yarns AGY in Aiken. AFL-CIO President Donna DeWitt says the action highlights alleged unfair labor practices as AGY seeks to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Swingsation brings 18 member big band to Hopelands on Monday as part of the Summer Concert Series. They will perform 1930s to 1950s standards including In the Mood and Grease selections with vocalists Betsy Wilson Mahoney and Rebecca Henderson. Free 7 p.m. show with lawn seating at Cumberland Village. call for rain information and series details.
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