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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 2004
Page
2
A reader praises the Munses for fostering children and blessing their efforts. The letter then questions why grounding radios at the sheriff’s office was delayed and suggests the prior administration should have planned for it. The piece ends by reasserting common sense in budgeting for consumables.
Editorial argues for reinstating the draft as military needs grow in wartime. It questions politicians reluctance and notes heightened casualty risk with extended campaigns while urging use of the National Guard to secure borders against immigrants and potential terrorists.
City officials discuss hiring a traffic engineering firm to study and propose solutions for improving traffic flow in Aiken. The proposal would keep the city manager out of the process.
Readers express strong views that Aiken should allow fireworks on July 4. The letters complain about restrictions and contrast fireworks with other city spending on flowers and parks.
Readers defend viewing Fahrenheit 9/11 as a right to free expression while questioning government actions. The letter urges Americans to exercise free speech and criticizes limits on dissent amid wartime policies. Call or email to share views with the Aiken Standard Talkback line.
L B C Middle School will roll out a hands-on science and math module program this fall funded by a $20,000 Gregg Graniteville Foundation grant from Public Education Partners. The 100000 project seeks $26000 more from local sponsors to equip a computer lab and develop 16 modules in areas such as applied physics biology bio engineering and water management.
Everett Chandler of Aiken County will join the Rotary Foundation Group Study Exchange to represent western South Carolina in Port Elizabeth for five weeks. He aims to observe prosecutors and parliament members, learn day to day operations, and study how South Africa handles complaints and trials, among other activities.
Five district members including one Rotarian leader will travel July 10 to August 15 visiting Cradock Grahamstown Queenstown Lukhanji Bloemfontein and Kimberly. Team includes Chandler Erin Casey Melanie Dozier Kira Geter and Eric Cope with Richard Pierce as alternate leader. Chandler notes Rotary links service and peace.
Rowers from across the Southeast gather at Langley Pond for the U S Rowing Southeast Regional Regatta over a weekend. Heats start 7:30 a m and finals by about 8 a m with finish around 2 p m both days. Admission is free. Indicates hundreds of rowers and 2000 meter races across age and weight groups.
Aiken County School District trustees will host a fall workshop to educate the public on the district budget. Ray Fleming urged improved public understanding, while Board Chair John Bradley and Superintendent Linda Eldridge backed the idea.
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